TEHRAN- The second installment of an international conference dedicated to exploring the realm of resistance music is set to take place at Tehran University on Wednesday.

Themed around resistance music and its prerequisites, the gathering will witness the convergence of a plethora of esteemed domestic and foreign music professors and researchers hailing from countries within the Islamic resistance region, IRNA reported. 

Organized by the Center for Deep Strategic Studies, the Faculty of Theology of Tehran University, and the International Institute of Cultural Convergence, the session will offer a platform for extensive discussions on the subject matter, the report added. 

Representatives of musicians from nations across the Islamic resistance region, encompassing North Africa, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, and various others, will partake in deliberations, focusing on the pivotal benchmarks and necessities of resistance music.

The forthcoming third edition of the conference is slated for March 6, with the participation of experts from the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. The fourth session of this distinguished international event will equally unfold on the aforementioned day, welcoming musicians from the captivating realms of Europe and America.

Resistance music is a genre of music that has been used as a tool for defiance, protest, and activism. It has been an important form of expression for marginalized and oppressed communities throughout history, providing a platform for voices that are otherwise silenced.

Resistance music can take many forms. It often carries a message of social justice, equality, and empowerment, seeking to inspire change and challenge the status quo.

Resistance music has the power to unite people and create a sense of solidarity among those who are fighting for change. It can be a source of strength and inspiration for activists and those who are struggling against oppression, providing a soundtrack for resistance movements around the world.

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